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What's New
| Medicare - Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) |
The next open enrollment period for the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug coverage for seniors age 65 and over begins November 15, 2006. Through the SHIIP program (Senior's Health Insurance Information Program), Senior Resources of Guilford provides information and assistance regarding Medicare and other senior health insurance issues including questions related to prescription plans selected during the first Medicare Part D enrollment period. As seniors turn 65, they have a 7 month period (three months before their 65th birthday, the month of their birthday and three months after their birthday)in which to enroll in Medicare including the new Part D prescription coverage. Anyone who chooses not to enroll when they are first eligible may elect to participate at a later date, but they may have to pay a higher monthly premium once they do enroll.
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Seniors age 65 and over with limited incomes and resources may apply for additional help in paying for their prescriptions. The Social Security Administration has special application forms which must be completed to apply for the extra assistance and there are eligibility guidelines.
If you have questions or need help with senior health insurance issues please call 336-373-4816 and ask for the SHIIP program.
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| Are You 60+ and Raising a Grandchild? |
Senior Resources of Guilford sponsors activities and provides referrals to community resources for Guilford County grandparents age 60 and over who are raising their grandchildren or great-grandchildren. The agency can identify resources for help with legal, financial and medical issues. We can also provide opportunities for emotional and social support through monthly support groups. Child care and transportation are available for the support groups.For information about the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program please call Angela Eanes at 336-373-4816 or via e-mail: fgp@senior-resources-guilford.org |
For information about the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program please call Angela Eanes at 336-373-4816 or via e-mail: fgp@senior-resources-guilford.org
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| Internet Guide to Senior Services |
http://senior-resources-guilford.org/pages/pathways2.cfm
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Guilford County's Senior Services Roundtable has developed a web-based information and services guide for seniors, their families and caregivers. The Pathways & Protocols Guide helps define the types of assistance seniors may need, identifies service options and provides information about accessing services from government agencies, non-profit organizations and other providers.
You may access the guide throught the web address printed above. For additional information about programs and services for seniors please call SeniorLine Information & Referral: 336-333-6981 or e-mail:info@senior-resources-guilford.org
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| Board of Directors Officers for 2006-2007 |
The following Guilford County residents are serving as officers of the Senior Resources Board of Directors:
President: Dr. E. Roy Epperson;
Vice-President: Charles Saunders;
Secretary: Terry Weatherford;
Treasurer: Alan Scheppmann,
Past President: Pam Sprinkle. |
For
information about any of the above:
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336-884-6981 from High Point and Jamestown |
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336-333-6981 from all other areas |
